The Sinn Fein President’s urged the UK and the EU to strike a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol.
Mary Lou McDonald made the comments after meeting the Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and the Stormont parties.
The British Government earlier set out plans to further delay a fresh Northern Ireland Assembly election.
It has extended the deadline for the formation of a new executive until January 18th, next year.
Deputy McDonald says there needs to be a Government in Stormont………